About this trip
This day-trip offers an incredible variety of activities. Experience life in a Kichwa family, learn how to make chocolate, guided jungle walk to learn how the indigenous use the plants in their day-to-day life, visit an animal rescue center and go inner tubing, all in one action packed day!
What’s included
- Guide
- Pure water
- Lunch
- Rubber boots
- Transport
What’s not included
- EntranceAnimal Rescue center $5 per person
- Extra drinks or meals
- Tips
Available Packages
Itinerary
The tour begins at 8:30 am from the Akangau Jungle Expeditions office in Tena. Travel by bus to the Punta region then by motorized canoe along the Napo River and explore different areas along the way.
The first stop is a guided tour in the jungle to an ancient Ceibo tree, believed to be more than 200 years old! The guide will also point out various plants, fruits and trees along the way. After the hike, continue down the river to visit a local Kichwa indigenous family. They will give a tour of their cacao farm then teach you how to make chocolate!
For the adventurous at heart, continue the next leg of the journey by floating down the river in an inner tube, which is considered a mild, class I aquatic sport. This activity is optional and continuing by canoe is also available.
However you go, the next stop is to the animal rescue center, AmaZOOnico. Learn how they rehabilitate, reintroduce and care for animals that have been victims of illegal trafficking. Not all animals can be reintroduced but those who can, are set loose in a nearby protected forest called Selva Viva.
The next stop along the Napo River tour is to visit another local family and spend time at the Caiman Lake. Also, we learn about indigenous weapons, tools and traps, some of which are still being used by the people today.
To finish this epic day-tour, you will travel by motorized canoe to Punta de Ahuano where a delicious lunch will be waiting for you.
A vehicle will take the group back to Tena. Arrival time is approximately 4:30/ 5 pm.